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A historical painting depicts a meeting between indigenous people and European settlers in a village setting. A group of indigenous leaders in traditional clothing and feathered headdresses interacts with two settlers, one holding a document.
Exploration and Colonization,
1350-1760
An 18th-century painting depicting a military surrender scene. Officers in uniform stand solemnly with flags against a dramatic sky. A white flag of surrender is held on the left, while an American flag is on the right. Several horses are present.
Revolutionary Era,
1754-1783
A historical painting depicts members of the Continental Congress presenting a document to a seated figure. The room is filled with men in 18th-century attire, and there's a large wall mural in the background depicting flags and symbols.
A New Nation,
1776-1800
A symbolic figure draped in white glides across the sky, holding a book and telegraph wire. Below, pioneers, covered wagons, trains, and buffalo depict westward expansion against a landscape of plains, mountains, and a setting sun.
Expansion and Reform,
1790-1850
A historical illustration depicts a man standing and speaking with a paper in hand, in front of a seated group outdoors. The table nearby holds books. The area is decorated with a banner of stars. A crowd is gathered in the background.
Civil War and Reconstruction,
1840-1877
A vintage photograph of four men standing on a handcar on a railway track in a rural landscape. Three men are on the handcar, wearing hats and work clothes, while one man in a suit and top hat stands on the ground beside the track.
Industrialization and Immigration,
1850-1900
A group of women in early 20th-century clothing march in a suffrage parade. They carry American flags and wear sashes reading "Votes for Women." One woman pushes a stroller with a child. A banner is visible in the background.
Gilded Age to World War I,
1870-1920
Four men wearing hats and coats eat soup at a counter, each holding a spoon and a piece of bread. The setting appears to be a simple dining area or soup kitchen. The image is in black and white, suggesting it is historical.
Great Depression to the New Deal,
1920-1939
Soldiers disembark from large military ships onto a beach, with many personnel and equipment visible. The scene is bustling with activity, set against a cloudy sky.
World War II and the Cold War Era,
1939-1960
A man in a suit sits at a table, looking thoughtful. His posture is attentive, and he has a mustache. The background shows blurred interior details.
A Nation in Upheaval,
1954-1975
Two individuals shake hands while flanked by two uniformed officers. The person on the left is in a suit, and the person on the right wears a formal dress. Both are smiling as they stand in front of a building entrance.
Conservative Agenda to the Clinton Era,
1975-2000
Three soldiers in camouflage uniforms and gear stand on a sidewalk in front of a store. A person in a black robe, likely a woman, is walking past them. The store has colorful products visible through the window.
Age of Globalization,
2001-Present
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